STELLA'S PIZZERIA
19585 SR 7 STE M, Boca Raton FL 33498 · 978-417-0881
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.12/01/2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $440
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2016015456 | Mar 14, 2016 | Apr 14, 2016 | $440 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Storage area freezer - raw beef stored over ready to eat meatballs. Operator stored all items properly.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement. Employee filled out during inspection.A
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pizza sauce per operator prepared on site that has been previously frozen. Reviewed proper date marking. Cooked chicken - operator prepared on site that has been previously frozen. Reviewed proper date marking.
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Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in kitchen has no paper towels.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in kitchen has no soap
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Copy was emailed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals in kitchen have no labels
Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Copy was emailed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in restroom
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Flip top cooler has buildup of food residue on door handles
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep line, employee keys stored in bowls used to serve customers. Operator removed keys and moved dish to wash, rinse and sanitize
Food stored on floor. On walk in cooler, homemade marinara sauce stored on floor.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On the walk in cooler door handles
Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, tomato sauce is stored on the floor.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Main kitchen shelves at pizza station- observed shelves rusted and soiled.
Jan 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.12/01/2023
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with procedures.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine in dining area.
Food stored on floor. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed pots and containers of tomato sauce being stored on the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Main kitchen- observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Main kitchen pizza station- observed shelves on wall with dust.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Main kitchen shelves at pizza station- observed shelves rusted and soiled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.